Tour of the Gaza Envelope

 For the safety of our tourists, this tour does NOT enter the Gaza strip or into unsafe areas.  

Pick up from your Hotel

Some of the things we can do on the Gaza Envelope Tour include: 

Pool of Arches- We will row boats inside the ancient water tower of Ramla, a Jewish town (not to be confused with Ramallah) built by the infamous Al Rashid in 789.

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Machon Ayalon - Also known as the "Bullet Factory". Former “Kibbutz” which was really a fake cover for building bullets for the Jewish underground under the noses of the unsuspecting British who ruled here’

Nitzana Gush Katif memorial visitor's center- The Gaza Strip used to have a thriving Jewish community, where most of the world's Kosher vegetables (i.e. completely bug free) came from here. In 2005, the Israeli government forcibly removed the Jewish residents from their homes, fields and property, effectively handing the Gaza Strip to Hamas without any concessions (which ultimately led to three wars). The Jewish residents were promised full compensation and homes. As of 2016, they have still not received much, going from wealthy farmers to extremely high rates of unemployment and many living in Caravans. We will "go back in time" to experience what life was like in these strong communities and even speak to a Jewish "refugee" of Gush Katif. 

Nitzana community-Many of the settlers from Gush Katif ended up here. We will see their current living situation and how they are attempting to rebuild their lives.

View into Gaza-very safe from a distance but close enough to get a good idea of challenges Israel faces. For more in this incredible site, check out this article I wrote (see #3): Top Five Attractions in the Gaza Envelope

Sderot-A city near the border with Gaza which has been suffering from Hama’s occupation of Gaza since Israel unilaterally pulled out in 2005. We will tour the following:
 

a) Site of Police Station - Destroyed on October 7
b) Playground made out of re-enforced concrete for the safety of the kids

c) Bus stop which doubles up as a bomb shelter

d) The commercial area of Sderot (with the chance to shop in their stores in solidarity)

The Gaza Security Barrier and Ceramic project from Netiv HaAsara- We will have the chance to add ceramics to the wall, a project started by one family from the Moshav who started to make it look nice so they wouldn’t have to look at a depressing grey wall. We will meet one of the locals who will tell us about life in the area.  For more in this incredible site, check out this article I wrote (see #1): Top Five Attractions in the Gaza Envelope

Salad Trail- Israel is known as Start Up Nation. Here you can see with a hands on experience how Israel grows things in the desert, with next to nothing & little water, in a way that is unique to this country. Many countries (both developers and third world) have benefitted from Israel's innovative techniques. This is the best place to experience Israel’s economic miracle.

Meaningful and hands on volunteer activities to help the residents and farmers who sacrifice so much to settle this part of this land.

Paying our respects at the Re'im Parking Lot and memorial- On October 7, 364 Israelis, mostly youth, were massacred here (during the Nova Music festival) by Hamas in the worst atrocity against Jews since the Holocaust. Another 40 were captured.

Visiting a farm that was destroyed due to October 7.. Despite all odds, the farmers are rebuilding. and we will witness their incredible story! For more in this incredible site, check out this article I wrote: Chalutza Farms 

Tekuma Car Grave yard  - All of the burnt-out vehicles from October 7 were brought here

Visiting a local artist who makes art out of rockets which have landed in his town - One of a kind artist who makes mind blowing art out of Hamas rockets that landed. Lives right on the Gaza border. Through his art, he was able to convince countries to give less money to Israel’s enemies. For more in this incredible site, check out this article I wrote: Rockets to Roses

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Gaza Envelope Tour package options:

​* Full day, Private Gaza Envelope Tour includes your first-class tour guide, personalized itinerary, and having us take care of your logistics. Admission & car rental is extra (for no extra charge, we can take care of those logistics for you). Bring as many participants as you would like for only $650.

 **Full day, private Gaza Envelope Tour includes your first-class tour guide, private driver, luxury vehicle, pickup/drop off at your door,, customized itinerary, and having us take care of your logistics. Starts at $1095 (dependent on size of vehicle needed). Admission extra (but minimal).                                           '

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